BIOPOD is an ecosystem services consultancy that democratizes creating and implementing modular remediation of wetland ecosystems by creating hyper-localized supply chains and social networks.

Who Are We

We aim to lower the barrier of entry to wetland restoration by providing our customers with customized educational and instructional kits that enable them to construct, deploy, and study bio pods tailor-made for their locales. We see Biopods as vehicles to mobilize entire populations to combat the degradation of wetlands globally and take agency over their water and ecosystem health.

What We Do

Our Mission

We believe in fostering a harmonious world where humans and more-than-human entities thrive. Our mission is to empower communities to co-create resilient, biodiverse urban ecosystems. Biopods are more than just sustainable solutions—they're heartfelt commitments to healing our shared home, Earth. Together, we cultivate thriving ecosystems, bridging traditional wisdom and innovative design strategies for a harmonious future where every voice, plant, and creature flourishes.

What We Believe

We engage communities through hands-on activities that empower them to take control of their water supplies, while introducing actionable tools for education, bioremediation, and rewilding efforts. By simplifying the complexities of ecosystems, we help people better understand their environment and redefine their relationship with the land. Our approach democratizes access to climate-resilient strategies, enabling communities to lead and strengthen their own local infrastructures.

Meet Our Team

A diverse and experienced group of passionate individuals united by a common goal—driving sustainable change. With expertise spanning various industries and cultures, we bring unique perspectives and innovative solutions to every challenge, working together to build a more resilient and eco-friendly future for all.

Avantika Velho

Co-founder, CEO

Manini Banerjee

Co-founder, COO

Skylar Perez

Chief Science Officer

Malvika Agarwal

Chief Design Officer

Joel Young

Chief Community Officer

David Velho

Chief Technology Officer

Our Partners

A diverse and experienced group of passionate individuals united by a common goal—driving sustainable change. With expertise spanning various industries and cultures, we bring unique perspectives and innovative solutions to every challenge, working together to build a more resilient and eco-friendly future for all.

Katia Zolotovsky

Co-founder Faculty Lead, Northeastern, USA

Sue Van Hook

Mycology Advisor, Ecovative, USA

Wenley Ferguson

Restoration Advisor, Save the Bay, USA

Hope Leeson

Botany Advisor, RISD, USA

Jennifer Bissonnette

Ecology Advisor, RISD, USA

Georgia Rhodes

Imaging Advisor, RISD, USA

Nandini Velho

Canopy Collective, Goa, India

Shri Aleixo Sequeira

Environmental Minister, Goa, India

Haruka Tabuchi

Lab of Restorative Ecology, Japan

Jenny Harborne

Imago Architects, London, UK

Ryan Kopp

Stormwater Center, Providence, USA

Barnaby Evans

Waterfire Center, Providence, USA